Keshav Prasad Varma

Keshav Prasad Varma, born 1939, grew up in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He studied Civil Engineering, and after a brief stint in teaching, worked for the Government of India for the rest of his career, retiring as Additional Member, Railway Board.
Hinduism has been an abiding interest throughout his life, and his studies span ancient Sanskrit texts to contemporary works of Western scholars. He has had wide exposure to diverse Hindu traditions, rituals and practices, many of which he directly participated in or witnessed from close quarters. Children of the Immortal is his first book to be published.
He lives in New Delhi. He can be reached at kpvarma@childrenoftheimmortal.com.To learn more about the book, please visit www.childrenoftheimmortal.com.

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Books by Keshav Prasad Varma

“Who is a Hindu?”

This question mystifies both Hindus and non-Hindus around the world. Many Hindus, having lived in cosmopolitan cities across the globe, have not been brought up in a traditional Hindu society and are often at a loss to comprehend and describe their own identity. Their claim to being Hindu rests solely on their birth in a Hindu household.

Western society also finds that Hinduism, with its countless gods, rituals and beliefs, does not fit its concept of an organised religion. In popular view, Hinduism may just be ‘a way of life’ and consequently the Hindu identity is perceived to be vague and non-uniform.

Which of their many ancient books do the Hindus follow? How do they choose which gods to worship? What does karma actually mean? These questions are natural. The Hindu identity is complex, and bears the social, philosophical and religious influences of a long past. However, it continues to be well-defined. This book explains how it is so, and shows how the Hindu identity remains relevant in contemporary times and the global context.

The varied elements that have shaped the Hindu identity are explored in the book. It demystifies ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas and the Manusmriti, and provides engaging summaries of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. It tracks the influence of philosophies such as Vedanta, Tantra and Yoga, as well as the effect of exposure to Western thought. It also discusses contemporary issues such as the status of women, religious pluralism and the caste system today.

The anecdotal style of narration makes subtle and complex topics easily comprehensible to all ages. Anyone who seeks an explanation of the Hindu identity, regardless of belief or age, will enjoy reading this book and will benefit from its contents.

This question mystifies both Hindus and non-Hindus around the world. Many Hindus, having lived in cosmopolitan cities across the globe, have not been brought up in a traditional Hindu society and are often at a loss to comprehend and describe their own identity. Their claim to being Hindu rests solely on their birth in a Hindu household.

Western society also finds that Hinduism, with its countless gods, rituals and beliefs, does not fit its concept of an organised religion. In popular view, Hinduism may just be ‘a way of life’ and consequently the Hindu identity is perceived to be vague and non-uniform.

Which of their many ancient books do the Hindus follow? How do they choose which gods to worship? What does karma actually mean? These questions are natural. The Hindu identity is complex, and bears the social, philosophical and religious influences of a long past. However, it continues to be well-defined. This book explains how it is so, and shows how the Hindu identity remains relevant in contemporary times and the global context.

The varied elements that have shaped the Hindu identity are explored in the book. It demystifies ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas and the Manusmriti, and provides engaging summaries of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. It tracks the influence of philosophies such as Vedanta, Tantra and Yoga, as well as the effect of exposure to Western thought. It also discusses contemporary issues such as the status of women, religious pluralism and the caste system today.

The anecdotal style of narration makes subtle and complex topics easily comprehensible to all ages. Anyone who seeks an explanation of the Hindu identity, regardless of belief or age, will enjoy reading this book and will benefit from its contents.

Books by Keshav Prasad Varma

“Who is a Hindu?”

This question mystifies both Hindus and
non-Hindus around the world. Many Hindus, having
lived in cosmopolitan cities across the globe, have not been brought up in a
traditional Hindu society and are often at a loss to comprehend and describe
their own identity. Their claim to being Hindu
rests solely on their birth in a Hindu household.

Western society also finds that Hinduism, with its countless gods, rituals and beliefs, does
not fit its concept of an organised religion. In popular view, Hinduism may
just be ‘a way of life’ and consequently the Hindu identity is perceived
to be vague and non-uniform.

Which of
their many ancient books do the Hindus follow? How do they choose which gods to
worship? What does karma actually mean? These questions are natural. The Hindu
identity is complex, and bears the social, philosophical and religious
influences of a long past. However, it continues to be well-defined. This book
explains how it is so, and shows how the Hindu identity remains relevant in
contemporary times and the global context.

The varied
elements that have shaped the Hindu identity are explored in the book. It
demystifies ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas and the Manusmriti, and
provides engaging summaries of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. It tracks the
influence of philosophies such as Vedanta, Tantra and Yoga, as well as the
effect of exposure to Western thought. It also discusses contemporary issues
such as the status of women, religious pluralism and the caste system today.

The
anecdotal style of narration makes subtle and complex topics easily
comprehensible to all ages. Anyone who seeks an explanation of the Hindu
identity, regardless of belief or age, will enjoy reading this book and will
benefit from its contents.

This question mystifies both Hindus and
non-Hindus around the world. Many Hindus, having
lived in cosmopolitan cities across the globe, have not been brought up in a
traditional Hindu society and are often at a loss to comprehend and describe
their own identity. Their claim to being Hindu
rests solely on their birth in a Hindu household.

Western society also finds that Hinduism, with its countless gods, rituals and beliefs, does
not fit its concept of an organised religion. In popular view, Hinduism may
just be ‘a way of life’ and consequently the Hindu identity is perceived
to be vague and non-uniform.

Which of
their many ancient books do the Hindus follow? How do they choose which gods to
worship? What does karma actually mean? These questions are natural. The Hindu
identity is complex, and bears the social, philosophical and religious
influences of a long past. However, it continues to be well-defined. This book
explains how it is so, and shows how the Hindu identity remains relevant in
contemporary times and the global context.

The varied
elements that have shaped the Hindu identity are explored in the book. It
demystifies ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas and the Manusmriti, and
provides engaging summaries of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. It tracks the
influence of philosophies such as Vedanta, Tantra and Yoga, as well as the
effect of exposure to Western thought. It also discusses contemporary issues
such as the status of women, religious pluralism and the caste system today.

The
anecdotal style of narration makes subtle and complex topics easily
comprehensible to all ages. Anyone who seeks an explanation of the Hindu
identity, regardless of belief or age, will enjoy reading this book and will
benefit from its contents.

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